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Report: How can West and Central Africa use ESG to boost value-added activities in special economic zones?

Report: How can West and Central Africa use ESG to boost value-added activities in special economic zones?

Several West and Central African countries have incorporated the UN Sustainable Development Goals in their respective economic growth strategies, driven by a desire from both public and private stakeholders to include more sustainable, socially focused and transparent practices throughout the supply chain. The increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria has helped economies in the region attract attention from foreign investors, stimulating...

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Economic Update

How the new High Seas Treaty affects ocean conservation in emerging markets

How the new High Seas Treaty affects ocean conservation in emerging markets

As the international community reaches a landmark agreement to protect ocean resources, emerging markets are looking to balance conservation and the exploitation of marine resources. In the first week of March 2023 UN delegates in New York finalised the text of an international treaty outlining the sustainable use of marine resources beyond national jurisdiction. Popularly known as the UN High Seas Treaty, the document is the result of two decades of talks and represents...

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New economic zones central to Kuwait’s growth strategy

New economic zones central to Kuwait’s growth strategy

Kuwait is developing three new economic zones to boost investment and support trade through strategic industrial clusters. The Al Abdali, Al Wafra and Al Naayem economic zones aim to attract impact investment and create employment opportunities for Kuwaitis in line with New Kuwait 2035, the country’s long-term development roadmap...

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Gulf countries explore e-sports as part of diversification plans

Gulf countries explore e-sports as part of diversification plans

As Gulf countries implement plans to diversify their economies and create jobs, they are increasingly investing in the growing industry around competitive video games known as electronic sports (e-sports). In February the gaming unit of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Savvy Games Group, purchased a $265m stake in China’s Tencent Holdings-backed e-sports company VSPO, becoming its largest equity holder. Savvy Games Group also increased its share of Japanese gaming...

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Economic View

Ismail Ersahin, Executive Director, World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA)

Ismail Ersahin, Executive Director, World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA)

On leveraging economic zones to bolster development

In what ways can special economic zones (SEZs) catalyse development in Africa?

ISMAIL ERSAHIN: SEZs serve to increase exports, create jobs and produce value-added products. Some investment promotion agencies also manage national SEZs. The most successful zones have adopted strategies linked...

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